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The Indianapolis journal., 1887-12-29
TRIED TO MURDER WHOLE FAMILY.
Jack Ryan Makes a Vicious Assault Upon
His Brother and Two Sisters.

Police officers were called to the corner Of
Bicking and High streets last night by tele-
phone message from Councilman Markey stat
ing that Jack Ryan, who is home on a visit to
his mother. Mrs. Ella Ryan. was killing his
fourteen-year-old sister and threatening n
murder the whole family. When the officers ar.
rived at Mrs. Ryans residence they found the
front door OF the residence locked and two
daughters and halt-grown son Of Mrs. Ryan
standing in the shed. half-freezing. and suffering
from blows that they had received from their
infuriated elder brother. The younger
daughter had severe cut OIL
the head, and the three children
stated that they would have been murdered had
they not succeeded in escaping from the house
To prevent arrest Ryan locked himself in q rear
bedroom, and while the officers were attempt
ing to effect entrance, he went down into
the cellar and made his escape by crawling
through one of the ventilation windows
Ryan's home is in Kansas City, and he is
molder by trade. His mother says he comes
home once every two years, and always at
tempts to do some harm to his brothers and sis
ters, for whom he seems TO have bitter hatred.
She related that four years ago he came home
infected with the smallpox. and gave the dis
ease to the entire family. Officers were left to
watch the house, and he will be arrested on the
charge of attempted murder unless he leaves
4 ha citv
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-12-29
Payment of Interest on City Bonds.

The city clerk, city attorney and Mr. Thalman,
chairman of the finance committee Of the Coun-
Gil, spent yesterday adjusting the financial
account of the city, preparatory to beginning a
year. In all s62, 900 in interest on out
standing bonds was paid during the day. The
amount includes all that is due at present. The
money the $4,000 temporary loan placed
with Pettis, Bassett 81 Co., last week,
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-12-29
PATTERSON. fine livery. so East Court St
Catarrhal Dancers.

To be freed from the dangers of suffocation while
lying down; to breathe freely sleep soundly and undis
turbed rise refreshed head clear brain active and
free from pain ache know that poisonous putrd
matter deiles the breath rots away the delicate
machinery of smell taste and hearings to feel that the
system does not through its veins and arteries suck
up the poison that is to undermine and destroy
is indeed blessing beyond all other human enjoy
ments. To purchase immunity from such fate
should be the object of all afflicted. But those who
have tried many remedies and physicians despair Of
relief cure.
Sanfords Radical Cure meets every phase of Ca
tarrh. from simple head cold to the 1oathsoms
and destructive stages It is local and constitutional
Instant in relieving. permanent in curing safe
nomcal and never-failing.
Sanfords Radical Cure consists of one bottle OF
the Radical Cure. box of Catarrhal Solvent and
Improved Inhaler, all wrapped in package,
with treatise and directions, and sold by all druggists
for 81 90.
POTTER DRUG s. CHEMICAL, CO.. Boston.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-12-29
Holiday Rates on the Mouou Routs.

The Monon Route H.. N. A. & C. Ry.) Will
sell excursion tickets between all stations one
fare for the round trip This makes trip to
Chicago and return, cost only $3.50. Tickets
Jan. 1 and 2, 1888. and good returning until
Jan. 8, inclusive. Tickets can be procured at 26
South Illinois street, Massachusetts avenue and
Union Depot
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-12-29

of worship. It ad joins the old building at the
corner of Home avenue and Ash street. On
next Sunday forenoon il will be dedicated. The
Rev. H. t. Sweeney OF Columbus a preacher OF
learning and eloquence. will assist the pastor.
Rev. d. r. Van Buskirk, IN the d~diea.ory
services All of the congregations of the Disc
pies in the city have been invited to attend the
services.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-12-29
The Country School Teachers.

The Country School Teachers.
The session of the village and country school
teachers closed yesterday at noon. The following
papers were presented: What Shall Be Done
With Our Township Librariesl" Superinten dent
Fremont Goodwin, Warren county. "Elemen-
ary Drawing in the Common Schools; ta), Why
1t Should Be Taught; (b). Should Primary Draw
ing Be Taught from Copy or Objects" Prof. l.. s.
Thompson, Purdue University. w. A. Bell, of
the School Journal; w. s. Ellis, j. H. Henry.
b. +. Wissler and others addressed themselves
TO the questions presented.
A committee was appointed to consider more
detailed course of study for the common schools
of the State, the same to be expansion of the
course adopted by the county superintendents in
1884 The committee, composed OF MessrS
Henry, LaFollette T. d. Acker and Fremont
superintendent in 1855, and to the next session
of the section.
The following executive COMMITTEES was ap-
pointed: w. ID. Robinson, of Madison county;
w. E. johnson, Knox county, ). j. Huston.
Dearborn county; J. III. Henry, Morgan county;
w. r. Wilson, Henry county; Minor Mezum,
Madison county; E. A. p HAYNES. Clinton
county; Superintendent Johnson. Carroll county;
E. O. Ellis Grant county; George +. Felts,
Allen county, and Grace Rowley.
The committee on nominations submitted the
following report:
President-W. 8. Ellis, Madison county.
Vice presdents-Frst district, R. ID. Meller, Boon
vile; second Miss Ophelia Roddick. Daviess county
fourth. Superintendent Crecaft Franklin county;
fifth, John Cravens; sqperintendent of Monroe
seventh Margaret Metz, Elwood ninth, ). n. Crogen
Lebanon; tenth Emma b. Shealey, Delphi; twelfth
Miss Anna Phily, Fort Wayne; thirteenth A. j.
Ieahl, Millersburg.
Secretary-Grace A Rowley, Elkhart
Executive Commttee-James III. Henry, Martins
Carroll county; Mrs. G. f. Fells Fort Wayne Grace
A. Rowley, Elkhart county.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-12-29

were present were.
Mrs. Henry Wallace, Craw-
fordsville.
Mrs. VIM. Ried, Kas. City.
Mrs John NJ. Shaw.
Mrs. Henry Jamseon.
Marie Allen.
Alberta Johns on
Adele Wallick.
Katharine Noble, Chicago.
Alice Warren, t. Hnute.
Florence Malott.
Margaret Barry.
Josephine Robinson.
Annie Peck.
Angie Moon.
Julia Moore.
Mary Atkins.
Zee Beatty.
Mary Alice Gates.
Josephine Gill.
Marie Allen.
Florence Miller.
Jennie Roache.
Shirley and Jessie Daily.
in attendance were:
Merrill Moores.
Charles Moores.
w. A. VanBuren.
John Finch.
NJ. G.. McLain.
Evans Wooden.
Will Taylor.
Herbert Collins.
Ernest Morrison.
Frank Mckee.
Hewitt Rowland.
Pirtle Herod.
David Morris.
Maurice Butler.
Harry Bennett.
Hart Laird.
Frank Baldwin.
DR.. Browning.
VIII Elliott.
Robert Fishback.
Oliver Morton.
Charles Vajen.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-12-29
False Prafensas.

Vendors who by specious representations as
to worthless articles for the teeth. induce the
unsuspecting TO them fruitlessly with
positive injury TO the enamel. should be pun
ished- Buy Sozodont only, escape their snares
and beautlfy the teeth.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-12-29

Browns EXPECToRANT cures coughs, colds
ETC.. in adults and children. 50-cent bottles.
Sold by druggists.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-12-29
Dedication of the Third Christian Ch,

Church has completed one of the most conven-
lent ornamental and unique of the city's houses
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-12-29
Holiday Rates on the Bee-Lins.

Excursion tickets will be sold to and from all
stations the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati
6o Indianapolis railway, and Indianapolis & St
Louis railway, at fare for the round trip.
Tickets on sale Dec "a, % &c and 81, Jan. and
2 and good to return till Jan. 3, inclusive Call
on agents for full particulars T. C. PECK,
Pass ACT, Indianapolis
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-12-29
Florida Excursion,

BRowNs1E s1EXPECToRANT cures coughs, colds,
etc. Sold Dy druggists. 50cent bottles
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-12-29

Jan. -, 1888. Very low rates. See A. G.. Chand-
Ter, SO North Pennsylvania street
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-12-29
LOOKED LIKE FAIRYLAND.
The Second Assembly Ball Eclipses All
Previous Social Gatherings.
Elaborate Decorations, Elegant Costumes
and Handsome People Make Beautiful
Scene of Gaiety-Names of Those Present.

The second assembly party given last night
at the New Denison Hotel was like glimpse OF
fairy land and the most recherche gathering
ever assembled in this city. The beauty of the
first party was far surpassed.in every particular.
and such picture was presented is seldom
equaled The large dinngroom was cleared
for the dance, and decorated elaborately. The
mirrors were hung with green and draped
back. like curtains, with large bows of red and
white satin ribbon. The chandeliers were fes-
tooned with smilax. and pendant from each was
a ball of flowers of red, white or green.
The upper part of the was a network OK
green, running from the mirrors and corners 20
the chandeliers. Before each window were pom
settas, the bright scarlet of which contrasted
prettiy with the green plants surrounding
them. In corner of the room was hand
some mantel and CRATE with a bright fire burn
ing, giving a home-like, cosy look to the whole,
and in the opposite corner platform was
erected for the musicians The prevailing colors
were red. white and green, which entered into
all the decorations.
There were not so many married couples pres
ent last night as at the frs party, the young
people swelling the attendance to nearly two
hundred. The costumes were beautiful. without
exception. Every in full dress and the
decoette corsage prevailed. Flowers in profus
ion were worn or carried by the ladies. Roses,
hyacinths, lilies of the valley and carnations by
the hundreds, added their perfume and beauty
to complete tie toilets, the custom now is
that toilet is perfect without blossoms OIL
some kind, and the Mrs. Cleveland simplicity,
a single rose, does not appear to nave peen
adopted
Among the guests the following gentlemen
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-12-29

were accompanied by their wives:


w A1As u "A AOf7As
Among the ladies who
Jeanette Cutler, Boston. J
Edith Reamer, Bedford.
Miss Fuller, Boston. ]
Miss Haymon, Virginia. J
Alice Summers, Louisville. J
Kate Elston, Cr'wf d 'sville.
Helen Smith, Cr'f'd's 'sville. :
Mary Campbell, Crawfords- !
vile.
Carrie Henderson, Lafay- !
cite.
Helen Wright, Climbs, o,
Lois Pierce. .
Susie Van Valkenberg.
Fannie Eajen.
Annie and Sallie Holiday. .
Florence Coffin.
Julia Sharpe. Z
Mary Morrison.
Mary Applegate. .
kinnie Noss.
Jeannette Moores. ]
Louise Garrard. .
Mamie Newcomer.
Among the gentlemen j
Col. W. r. Holloway. ]
Mr.. Sessions. I
Phil kemper, Cincinnati. J
Thos. Arnold, Cincinnati. ]
Jay Foote, Pittsburg.
Milton Shirk, Peru. !
James Blythe, Peru.
E. NJ. Holloway, st. Paul. !
j. K. Sharpe, jr. !
James Curtis. !
BENZ. Nichols.
Will Sharpe !
Robert Martindale.
Lynn Martindale.
Sam Carey. !
Hal. Byram. ]
w. f. C. Colt. !
J. NJ. Bowles. !
Harry Atkins.
VIM. Dye. /
Nathan Morris. {
Jack Holiday. [
Ga NT;lrar
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-06
RACE WAR IN TEXAS.

An insurection is imminent among the
colored people in Matagorda county, Tex.
The sheriff of Matagorda county sent q
courier to Sheriff Hicley, of Brazier
county, asking for immediate assistance.
The courier stated that over 200 negroes
were under arms in SIatagorda, and that
excitement among the whites was very
great. The trouble arose over an at
tempt Of a colored constable TO arrest a
white man who resided on Caney Creek.
The constable was found dead lying in
the water Of the creek, and the negroes
believe that he was murdered by. white
men Of the vicinity, because he had
warrant for one Of their number. Later
reports stated that Sheriff Hicley had rais-
ed posse Of fifty mounted white men
and started for Matagorda. While the
sheriff Of Matagorda county was en- route
70 the scene Of the trouble with one hun
dred mounted men, an alarming report
reached Houston, Tex. that the sheriff,s
forces had arrived and active hostilities
begun. The negroes have been largely
reinforced. The Houston. Light Guards
have received orders to leave on a special
train for the town Of Columbia, Brazier
county.
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-06
CLERGYMAN CONVICTED.

In the criminal court, at Boston, Mass.
before Judge Staples, the case of Rev.
w. \. Davis for preaching on the Com.
mon without license, was finished. The
jury, after being out about two hours, re-
turned verdict Of guilty on each Of the
four complaints. Sentence was postponed.
The court said, addressing the prisoner:
From 1910 to 1921, when Boston be-
came city, the citizensof Boston de-
cided for what purpose the Common
should be used. After that time this
right was given to the corporate munich
pality, the mayor, board u alderman and
and common council. II cannot be said
that the constitutional right TO deliver
sermon transeends all other rights, al.
though Christianity underlies the social
fabric. There are good many things
which may restrain our personal freedom
aud liberty, yet In the use Of public prop.
erty and social intercourse, there must be
some restraints for the best interests aud
good Of the whole community" The
case was continued for sentence.
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-06
snn was 4 DAISY.

Among the passengers who arrived on
The steamship La Gascogne, at New
York, was q Boston drcssmaker named
Miss N. Kennedy. When her baggage
had been placed on tho dock she opened
one OF her trunks, and taking ont a silk
dress carclessly threw Il on the floor.
Then she quickly picked up box that
had lain under Che dress and han,led Il 10
q man who started 70 place Il IN his
trunk, which had been passed. The
movement was seen by special customs
officers, who seized the box and arrested
the woman and man. The box contained
four handsome hand. nd.embroiderpd dresses
worth several hundred dollars each. The
dress that had been thrown aside was
found 70 be lined with costly laces and
silk and satin dress goods. An inspec.
tress found that Miss Kennedy had laces.
silks, etc, 70 the value Of several thou.
send dollars concealed on her person.
Her other baggage, three trunks aud
packing-case, was seized but not opened.
The goods discovered are valued al s75..
WV
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-06
ENCOURAGED REVOLUTION.

Gen. w. II. Parsons, who was prom.
inent cavalry officer in the Confederate
army and Is now q respected citizen Of
Norfolk, Va, says that his brother, the
condemned anarchist, at Chicago, is q
philosophical anarchist, who always
ciaimed that change Ia the social sys.
TEN must be brought about before men
Of wealth would cease 70 oppreSs the
poor. lie therefore predicted revolution.
but did not counsel Il. Gen. Parsons Is
convinced that his brother was sincere
and peaceablc. lie believes the real In.
stigators Of the bomb-throwing were
New York stock spectators, who BY
that means broke up the eight hour
movement and enhanced the value Of
railroad stocks.
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-06
Mexican .Lorers, Gniae.n

There on sale everywhere and in uni
vcrsal use q chcaply printed little
pamphlet entitled "El seeretario de los
Amantes." II is the guide and hand
book Of lovers. II contains the language
Of flowers, the significance of the varied
wearing and handling Of the sombrero,
the language Of the fan, the language Of
fruits the meaning Of the varied uses Of
the handkerchief, emblems in designat.
ing the hours Of day and night in max.
ing appointments, the use Of the numer-
ais in cipher writing, several short
chapters on the conduct Of a love affair,
and deaf mute alphabet for one hand.
This literary gem scens TO be more
studied than any other in the republic.
-LHarpers Magazine.
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-06
MORE IRAIN.wREcKrNG
Three DastnraIy Acts BY Undiscovered va.
iains-No Lives Lost.

Thrce Unstnrdiy Acts by Undiscovered wi,
iains-Ne Lives Lost.
An attempt was made 10 wreck 4 ST.
Louis express train on the Fitchburp.
Mass, road, about one and half miles
above the townof North Pownal, Vermont.
Engineer philling, in the dim moonlight,
saw an obstruction on the track about
three train lengths ahead-the train was
running about forty miles an hour--and
he applied the air brakes, stopping the
train with jerk, but not until the en-
gine hAd struck the obstacle. This was
a pile of nine ties, two OF which wcn
spiked TO the track. Tho engine did no.
leave the track, though several Of thetie
were displaced from Che pile laid acros
the rails A passenger train on tho Cairo.
Vinccnncs a Chicago Railroad ran into 4
saw log upon thc track about eight miles
south OF Vinccnnes. The log was as
large as flour barrel, but the engine
knocked Il of. Over hundred people
were on the train and felt considerable
alarm over their narrow escape. A few
nights ago an attempt was made 10 wreck
an Ohio q Mississippi train between
Shoals and Hutson, Ohio. On this coca.
sion, crosstios were piled on the track, but
the engineer saw them In time 10 reverse
the engine. The obstruction was strong
enough 10 shake up the passengers and
throw of the cab. A rorthbound pas
sengei train on the Iron Mountain Rail-
road was wrecked near Walnut Ridge.
Arkansas. Members Of Tcxarkana and
Hot Springs urand Army Posts were
among the passengers en- route to st.
Louis.
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-06
DRAMATIC INCIDENT.
German 0niciaIs Fire ON Frenchmen and
Instant Roparation Demanded.

<%-@-~~Ns
A party Of five sportsmen and four
beaters were following path at Raon,
near Sprplaine, on French territory, seven
yards from the frontier, when q person
standing behind a clump Of trees on the
German side, 80 yards from the frontier,
fired three shots at them. The first bull.
let did not hit anyone, but the second
killed one of the beaters, and a third se-
verely wounded gentleman named
Wanger, pupil at Sanmur cavalry
school. German officials declare that
German soldier named Kaufman, who
was detailed to assist the forest guards
in preventing poaching, fired the shots.
Kaufman afiirms that he shouted three
times for the party to halt before firing
on them. He believed that they were on
German territory. The sportsmen de-
clare that they heard nothing. Officials
on both sides of the frontier are making
inquiries into the shooting. Premier
Royier conferred with the minister of
foreign affairs and the minister Of Justice
in nrelation to tn. incident after the receipt
CT the official report of affairs, and It was
decided to send note to Berlin request
ing the German government, in the in
terest Of the continuation Of friendly
relations, to institute an inquiry into the
affair without delay. Count Won Mum
ster, German ambassador at Paris, in an
interview with Foreign Minister
FlouIens, expressed regret at the occur
renee and gave assurance that Justice
would be done by the German govern
ment. lie Paris says: "Germany will
have to pay heavily for the shots fired on
the frontier. Unless Bismarck is bent
upon a conflict, leading 10 general war,
ne will have 10 give France full satisfac-
ton. Germany never fights unless she
believes herself the strongest. once
more she will have to make amends. It
is something to find conqueror COM
PEELED twice within six months to humble
himself before the conquered" La LID.
erte says: "We will have to get ample
satisfaction If it is proved that we are
entitled TO it. Until the matter is fully
sifted let US keep our temper" The af-
fair has created great excitement in Eu-
rope, and stocks were badly affected.
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-06
TEXAN nANprrs.

A possc was sent from the United
States Marshal's Office 10 Rio Grande
City, few days ago, 10 capture q gang
Of smugglers encamped about fifty miles
from laredo, Texas. They found the
camp in the brush near the river, and the
demand for surrender was answered by d
yolley from Winchestcrs. A battle en-.
sued, resulting In the death Of -four Of
the smugglefs and the capture Of the
camp and . number Of horses. None Of
he officers were hurt.
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-06

Chemically considered, man Is com.
posed Of thirteen clements---fiyc being
gases and eight solids. In q man weigh.
ing i54 pounds, the oxygen, according
TO French authority, weighs 97 pounds,
and fluorine 81 ounces. lie Is therefore
made up chiefly of gases, which In a free
state would occupy about 1000 cubic
feet Of space. Carbon and calcieum rep
resent the bulk Of the solids; the phos.
phorus, sulphur, potassium, sodium, and
iron weighing only II TO 20 ounces each.
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-06
oooD-BY JlKyi

The New York supreme court, IN gen.
eral term, affirmed the Judgment Of the
conviction In the case Of Jacob sharp,
the broadway railroad bribcr. all four Of
the judges coneurring. The case can be
appealed TO the court OF appeals, but
Sharp will be sent to Sing Sing at once.
Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-06

HK Is wise man who makes al.
alliance with Tact, The master and pre-.
ceptor Of Genius.
The National tribune., 1887-09-15
Medical Department OF the GAR.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In your issue
Of Aug. Is notice an editorial relative to an
efficient and useful Medical Department Of the
GAR, and you wonderth no one has thought
of it before. The idea is good, but not new
one as ] will show.
In 1874 and 1875. when I was Medical
Director OF the Department of New York
i commenced gathering statistics relative
20 disabled soldiers and sailors of the late
war, and when in 1876 i became Surgeon
General of the GAR, detern med 10 re0r-
ganize the Medical Department and make
il useful institution; and therefore, ably
seconded by our recent Commander in Chief
then Adjutant- t-General-Beath caused a suit
able record book and entire new forms for re-
ports TO be printed and furnished 20 each Post
in every Department through the regular chan
mel Of supplies, and issued printed circular as
well as communications in writing, calling for
history in detail Of every disabled comrade,
10 be furnished on the new Form i by Past
Surgeons 10 the Medical Directors. 10 be by
them condensed on Form G and forwarded 10
the Surgeon-General, aud by him n complete
summary furnished to the Adjutant- General at
the close Of each year. 10 be presented in the
reports of Departments to the National En-
campment
The first Of these reports for the year ending
Dec. 81, 1876 you will find published in the
printed proceedings Of the National Encamp-
| ment Of 1877 together with my report for that
period, and the disabilities in detail of 1851
comrades are therein reported as on Form G.,
you will find it interesting 10 peruse Four
teen Departments only reported that year This
work was continued during my three success
i've terms as SurgeOn-General, but after the
expiration Of that period was, in consequence OF
the labor required OF indifference Of my success
sors in Office, discontinued, but as it is of vital
Importance to every comrade should be revived
| IL will be observed that in order TO save trou.
BILE ia gathering statistics wecause 20 be printed
upon the back of the new form Of application
for admission TO the GAR, a blank for the
record of the applicant, TO be filed in before
admission 10 the Order. This has for several
years been neglected; consequently the record,
OF many Posts are incOmpete.-JAs. J.. WAT
SON, NJ. d., Past Surgeon General, GAR, No
8, Elm Place, brooklyn, n. Y.
The National tribune., 1887-09-15
SOLID FACTS.

Nesting between the Owls Head and the
Tortilita Mountains, Pinal County, Arizona,
are the twelve mines Of the Tortlita Gold and
Silver Mining Co, which expose a sufficient
wealth of ore to run 2O-stamp mill for years
TO come. During the past three years a 5-stamp
mill has produced nine tons of ore daily, while a
2o-stamp mill will turn ont 40 tons daily. Such
a showing has caused capital 10 seek possession
Of shares Of its capital stock. For shares OF
stock (Which are non-assessable), information
etc, address the Tortilita Gold and Silver
Mining Company, 81 Broadway, New York
The shares arc two dollars each, and the com.
pany gives the same attention 10 an order foi
one share that it does to an order for five hun
dred shares. If desired, certificates will b,
sent by express, the money TO be paid when they
reach the investor.